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Best Chest Physicians & Lung Specialists in Sri Lanka

Looking for a chest physician in Sri Lanka? Review Guru lists 16 chest physicians, ranked by genuine patient reviews rather than advertising. Chest Physicians provide specialist medical care in their field. Each listing shows the doctor's patient rating, the hospitals and channelling centres where they practise, and SLMC (Sri Lanka Medical Council) registration where we've verified it — so you can shortlist with confidence. Dr (Mrs.) CHANDIMANI UNDUGODAGE is currently the highest patient-rated on the list. Channelling fees and availability change often, so always confirm the current consultation time and fee with the hospital directly before travelling.

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Frequently asked

How do I find the best chest physician in Sri Lanka?
Review Guru ranks 16 chest physicians by aggregated patient reviews and ratings. Compare their feedback, check which hospitals each practises at, and confirm SLMC registration — then channel through the hospital directly.
Are the chest physicians listed on Review Guru verified?
Listings display SLMC (Sri Lanka Medical Council) registration where we've been able to verify it, alongside practice locations and patient reviews. Always confirm a doctor's current registration and channelling availability with the hospital before booking.
How much does a chest physician consultation cost in Sri Lanka?
Private channelling fees vary by doctor and hospital — typically a few thousand rupees plus the hospital's booking charge. Confirm the current fee when you channel, as rates change.
Chest physician vs pulmonologist vs cardiologist — who should I see for asthma, COPD, TB or a persistent cough?
In Sri Lanka, "chest physician" and "pulmonologist" (respiratory physician) describe the same kind of specialist: a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs and airways. A chest physician is the right specialist for asthma that is poorly controlled despite inhalers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema, a cough lasting more than three to four weeks, tuberculosis (TB) and other chest infections that are slow to clear, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, abnormal findings on a chest X-ray, and breathing problems during sleep such as obstructive sleep apnoea. A cardiologist treats the heart and blood vessels — breathlessness can come from either the heart or the lungs, so if you also have chest pain on exertion, palpitations or ankle swelling, your doctor may involve a cardiologist too. A persistent cough with fever, night sweats, weight loss or blood in the sputum should be assessed promptly, as TB testing is free at government chest clinics. For sudden severe breathlessness, call 1990 (Suwa Seriya ambulance) or go to the nearest emergency unit.
Do I need a GP referral to see a chest physician in Sri Lanka?
No — at private hospitals in Sri Lanka you can channel a chest physician directly through the hospital's channelling desk, app or website without a GP referral, and appointments are usually available within the same week. Channelling means booking a timed consultation slot with a named specialist; you pay the doctor's fee plus the hospital's booking charge, and should confirm the current fee when you book. A referral letter is still helpful because it tells the specialist what treatment has already been tried, so bring it along with any previous chest X-rays, CT scans, spirometry results and a list of your current inhalers and medicines. In the government system, respiratory clinics — including the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases at Welisara and the chest clinics run by the National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases — are accessed through a referral from a medical officer; care is free but waiting times for non-urgent appointments can be longer.
Which Colombo hospitals have lung function (spirometry) testing and respiratory units?
The major private hospital groups in Colombo — including Asiri, Lanka Hospitals, Nawaloka, Durdans, Hemas and Ninewells — offer chest physician channelling and respiratory investigations such as spirometry (lung function testing), chest X-ray and CT scanning, and several also provide bronchoscopy and sleep studies. On the government side, the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases (Welisara) is the country's main specialist chest hospital, and the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Colombo 10) also has respiratory services for referred patients. Spirometry is a simple breathing test in which you blow hard into a mouthpiece; it is used to diagnose and monitor asthma and COPD, and you may be asked to avoid your reliever inhaler for a few hours beforehand. Test availability, preparation and fees differ by hospital and change over time, so call the hospital to confirm before you go. To compare only Colombo-based chest specialists, see the best chest physicians in Colombo on Review Guru at /doctors/chest-physician/colombo.